9th Festival’s Program

The Student Radio Festival offers activities for children and young people to communicate through radio and music, serving as an official initiative for Media Education under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports. This Festival, successfully organized in Greece for the past eight years, has become a multi-day celebration of connection and collaboration among student radio and music/art groups, who produce podcasts, radio broadcasts, and original songs.

 

The main aim is for young participants to discover the world of radio as a medium for information, expression, and entertainment, and as a tool for artistic creation, through original student journalism activities during the Festival. Organized annually, the Festival offers various activities and workshops for children up to 18 years old, who utilize radio as a medium of edutainment.

 

The Festival engages the entire school community of the host region (students, teachers, non-profit organizations, and parent associations), as well as local government agencies (Municipalities and Regions), and academic institutions (students and professors), to provide hands-on activities with a playful approach. These entertaining and artistic experiences focus on developing soft skills through collaboration and interaction. It is characterized by inclusivity, creativity, and high-quality technological support, enabling children and teens to develop skills in an environment of cooperation and learning. The Festival promotes social awareness by addressing significant issues and fostering social cohesion while maintaining an enjoyable atmosphere that encourages participation and creates a celebratory spirit.

 

PROGRAM

9th Student Radio Festival

European School Radio 2025

Wednesday

April 9, 2025

6:00 PM – 7:00 PMRegistration & Collection of Educational Materials

  • From the Secretariat

8:30 PMWelcome Artistic Event for Schools – Meet & Greet Celebration

  • Location: Olympic Hall, Porto Carras

Thursday, April 10, 2025

 

9:00 AM – 10:30 AMIntroduction of Schools and Group Division

10:30 AM – 11:00 AMBREAK

11:00 AM – 12:00 PMRadio Seminars

  • For all schools (Technicians, Journalists, Communicators)

12:00 PM – 3:00 PMVisits Outside the Main Venue
Activities in the broader area of Sithonia with a focus on:

  • Sports Activities (e.g., football, etc.)
  • Cultural Activities (tradition, history, etc.)
  • Environmental Activities (nature trails)

Cultural Routes / Visit to Historical Landmarks in Sithonia (optional and by choice):

  • Historical and Folklore Museum of Nikiti to the Vasiliki Sofroniou in Nikiti
  • Archaeological Site of Toroni
  • Folklore Museum of Neos Marmaras, Paschalakio
  • Walking trails in Neos Marmaras and Parthenon
  • Visit to the traditional preserved settlement of Parthenon and its Folklore Museum

8:30 PMMusical Event (live with youth bands, DJ)

  • Location: Olympic Hall, Porto Carras

Friday, April 11, 2025

 

9:00 AM – 2:00 PMWorkshops – Experiential Activities

  • At the schools of Neos Marmaras, Sithonia for collaborative actions and at the indoor gym for a school stand exhibition.
  • Activities Include:
    • Sports
    • Music Stage
    • Treasure Hunt
    • Marathon Radio Broadcast

7:00 PM – 10:00 PMRadio Awards for Participating Schools

  • “Make It Heard – Radio & Podcast Awards 2025”
  • Location: Olympic Hall, Porto Carras

Saturday, April 12, 2025

 

10:00 AM – 12:00 PMAward Ceremony

  • “Make It Heard – Song 2025”
  • Location: Olympic Hall, Porto Carras

2:00 PM – 4:00 PMClosing Ceremony

  • Festivities at St. Nicholas Square, Chalkidiki

 

Please note that there may be changes to the times and locations in the program.